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Old 14-01-2010, 01:10 AM
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ive convrted and exo terra viv using expanding foam iv then coated this in grout painted it using acrylic paint and then sealed it with yauchet varnish i no its lizard safe is it dart safe????
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Old 14-01-2010, 11:05 AM
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It's fullly waterproof so I'm pretty sure it would be fine. Epoxy resin and pond sealant are used all the time.

Unless anyone knows any different?
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Old 14-01-2010, 11:06 AM
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It should be, although most seal with silicone or epoxy resin.
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Old 14-01-2010, 12:58 PM
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yeah i no most people use silicone but i like doing the grout and paint way as iv done it before with crested geckos and it looked nice cheers for the help
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Old 14-01-2010, 02:49 PM
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It really depends on the type of expanding foam and if it contains any flame retardants that could leech out.
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Old 14-01-2010, 05:47 PM
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one other thing the foam is in contact with water under the tank thats not covered in grout paint or sealed will it leach anything into the water????
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